10-lb. Penalty Audio
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One of the most impressive aspects of Dick Francis's long and celebrated career (he's won three Edgar Awards, the Silver Dagger, the Gold Dagger, a Cartier Diamond Dagger, and was named the 1996 Mystery Writers of America Grand Master) is the freshness that he brings to each of his novels. Though every one of his 30-plus works of fiction has drawn from some aspect of the world of horses, Francis turns this constraint into a powerful source of inspiration. In 10 Lb. Penalty Francis adds several new arrows to his quiver. His protagonist, Ben Juliard, narrates the tale in a vivid first person that begins in his insecure late teens instead of the settled middle age of the usual Francis hero. Also, Ben's relationship with horses is more of a fading dream than an active reality. The book begins with Ben's expulsion from Vivian Durridge's stables; he's removed with a false accusation of glue sniffing. But as Ben soon discovers, it is, in fact, his powerful father's machinations that are behind his ill fortunes. The elder Juliard is "standing for Parliament," and the bachelor candidate needs his son by his side for a year of campaigning if he hopes to win. Ben accedes to his father's wishes. He almost always has, but he soon finds that his "gap year"--his year before entering college--is going to be a nightmare. Orinda Nagle, the widow of the recently deceased Hoopwestern MP, and her companion, Alderney Wyvern, resist George's campaign from the start. Then, Usher Rudd, a muckraking journalist, turns his vitriol to George. When an attempt is made on George's life, he and his son find themselves inside a vigorous tale of suspense that takes several narrative years to sort out.
Francis's lucid prose is the driving force in this political mystery, and the realistic rendering of the complicated father-son relationship between George and Ben adds a sophistication and weight that marks the author's best fiction. --Patrick O'Kelley--This text refers to the Mass Market Paperback edition.
From Library Journal
Francis is in top form with his latest novel. Seventeen-year-old Benedict Juliard is an amateur jockey whose life is changed abruptly when he is accused of taking drugs. A waiting limousine whisks Ben away to a different life, a life that will prove to be more hazardous than that of a jump jockey. Ben's father, George, is running for Parliament, and he wants his son to spend a month working with him in the preelection campaign. Ben is quickly introduced to the dangers of the political arena. Narrated by Martin Jarvis, who does the different voices and accents with skill, this is a guaranteed winner for mystery fans.?Theresa Connors, Arkansas Tech Univ., Russellville
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.
One of the most impressive aspects of Dick Francis's long and celebrated career (he's won three Edgar Awards, the Silver Dagger, the Gold Dagger, a Cartier Diamond Dagger, and was named the 1996 Mystery Writers of America Grand Master) is the freshness that he brings to each of his novels. Though every one of his 30-plus works of fiction has drawn from some aspect of the world of horses, Francis turns this constraint into a powerful source of inspiration. In 10 Lb. Penalty Francis adds several new arrows to his quiver. His protagonist, Ben Juliard, narrates the tale in a vivid first person that begins in his insecure late teens instead of the settled middle age of the usual Francis hero. Also, Ben's relationship with horses is more of a fading dream than an active reality. The book begins with Ben's expulsion from Vivian Durridge's stables; he's removed with a false accusation of glue sniffing. But as Ben soon discovers, it is, in fact, his powerful father's machinations that are behind his ill fortunes. The elder Juliard is "standing for Parliament," and the bachelor candidate needs his son by his side for a year of campaigning if he hopes to win. Ben accedes to his father's wishes. He almost always has, but he soon finds that his "gap year"--his year before entering college--is going to be a nightmare. Orinda Nagle, the widow of the recently deceased Hoopwestern MP, and her companion, Alderney Wyvern, resist George's campaign from the start. Then, Usher Rudd, a muckraking journalist, turns his vitriol to George. When an attempt is made on George's life, he and his son find themselves inside a vigorous tale of suspense that takes several narrative years to sort out.
Francis's lucid prose is the driving force in this political mystery, and the realistic rendering of the complicated father-son relationship between George and Ben adds a sophistication and weight that marks the author's best fiction. --Patrick O'Kelley--This text refers to the Mass Market Paperback edition.
From Library Journal
Francis is in top form with his latest novel. Seventeen-year-old Benedict Juliard is an amateur jockey whose life is changed abruptly when he is accused of taking drugs. A waiting limousine whisks Ben away to a different life, a life that will prove to be more hazardous than that of a jump jockey. Ben's father, George, is running for Parliament, and he wants his son to spend a month working with him in the preelection campaign. Ben is quickly introduced to the dangers of the political arena. Narrated by Martin Jarvis, who does the different voices and accents with skill, this is a guaranteed winner for mystery fans.?Theresa Connors, Arkansas Tech Univ., Russellville
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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